Bone autografting in medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy results in improved osseous gap healing on computed tomography, but no functional advantage: a prospective, randomised, controlled trial

ConclusionsIliac crest autograft significantly increases healing of the osteotomy gap after owHTO. Increased preoperative varus and older patient age are independent factors that delay early healing of the osteotomy. However, no functional advantage was found at 3 or 12  months postoperatively. Therefore, routine use of iliac crest autograft cannot be recommended.Level of evidenceII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research